Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Egypt vs. United States

Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
CairoCairo
New York, NYNew York, NY

Table of contents

Grocery

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.48 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in Egypt and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Egypt.

1.33 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.52 EUR (0.6 USD) in Egypt and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Egypt.

0.52 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.26 EUR (8.4 USD) in Egypt and 17.23 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Egypt.

7.26 EUR
17.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.67 EUR (7.71 USD) in Egypt and 15.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Egypt.

6.67 EUR
15.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.7 EUR (4.28 USD) in Egypt and 13.9 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Egypt.

3.70 EUR
13.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in Egypt and 16.42 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Egypt.

1.67 EUR
16.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Egypt and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Egypt.

1.03 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.24 EUR (1.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Egypt.

1.24 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.51 EUR (1.74 USD) in Egypt and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Egypt.

1.51 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Egypt.

0.19 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Egypt and 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Egypt.

0.50 EUR
4.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 2.89 EUR (3.35 USD) in Egypt and 14.83 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Egypt.

2.89 EUR
14.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Egypt and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Egypt.

0.77 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Egypt.

0.35 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in Egypt and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Egypt.

0.44 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.37 EUR (0.43 USD) in Egypt and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Egypt.

0.37 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Egypt and 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Egypt.

0.60 EUR
7.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.08 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 7.76 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

9.08 EUR
7.76 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Egypt and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

0.29 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Egypt.

0.17 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.14 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Egypt and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Egypt.

1.25 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Egypt and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

0.31 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.17 EUR (1.35 USD) in Egypt and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Egypt.

1.17 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.5 EUR (2.89 USD) in Egypt and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Egypt.

2.50 EUR
10.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.17 EUR (4.82 USD) in Egypt and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Egypt.

4.17 EUR
10.37 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 16.66 EUR (19.28 USD) in Egypt and 120.99 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Egypt.

16.66 EUR
120.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.33 EUR (3.86 USD) in Egypt and 22.47 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Egypt.

3.33 EUR
22.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Egypt.

0.12 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.75 times less for fuel in Egypt than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Egypt.

0.27 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 21.18 times less for transportation in Egypt than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 5.92 EUR (6.84 USD) in Egypt and 114.08 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

5.92 EUR
114.08 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Egypt and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Egypt.

0.25 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.83 EUR (0.96 USD) in Egypt and 36.3 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Egypt.

0.83 EUR
36.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Egypt.

0.18 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.33 EUR (0.39 USD) in Egypt and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
4.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3 EUR (3.47 USD) in Egypt and 17.28 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Egypt.

3.00 EUR
17.28 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 13.88 EUR (16.06 USD) in Egypt and 136.35 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Egypt.

13.88 EUR
136.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.79 EUR (6.7 USD) in Egypt and 56.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Egypt.

5.79 EUR
56.18 EUR

Flats for rent

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 20.72 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 170.65 EUR (197.46 USD) in Egypt and 3507 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

170.65 EUR
3 507 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 111.93 EUR (129.51 USD) in Egypt and 2198 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

111.93 EUR
2 198 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 340.87 EUR (394.42 USD) in Egypt and 7105 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

340.87 EUR
7 105 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 212.73 EUR (246.15 USD) in Egypt and 4517 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

212.73 EUR
4 517 EUR

Flats for sale

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 23.68 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 676.5 EUR (782.78 USD) in Egypt and 14999 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Egypt.

676.50 EUR
14 999 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 401.18 EUR (464.21 USD) in Egypt and 10523 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Egypt.

401.18 EUR
10 523 EUR

Salary

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 31.05 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 143.23 EUR (165.73 USD) in Egypt and 4447 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.8% lower in Egypt.

143.23 EUR
4 447 EUR

Hotels

EUREGPUSD

Egypt vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

60 EUR
89.7 EUR

Two stars

51.7 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

70.8 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

154 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

243 EUR
519 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Egypt Prices in the United States

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagCzech RepublicflagUnited States vs.
flagBritish Virgin IslandsflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagTimor LesteflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagRomaniaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagMoldovaflagCanada vs.
flagCocos Keeling IslandsflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagNepalflagCanada vs.
flagHungary